How To Fix 9J272 - No authorization for equipment type &1 and activity type &2. (&3)

9J272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No authorization for equipment type &1 and activity type &2. (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J272 - No authorization for equipment type &1 and activity type &2. (&3) ?

  The SAP error message 9J272 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action on a specific equipment type and activity type. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management or asset management modules within SAP, where users are required to have specific authorizations to interact with different equipment types and perform various activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specified equipment type (&1) and activity type (&2).
  Authorization Object: The authorization check is likely based on an authorization object that governs access to equipment and activities.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for the specified equipment and activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the equipment type and activity